The purpose of this blog is to explore the prospects of pursuing a Bachelor in Physiotherapy (B.P.T.); B.Sc. Nursing in India in 2024.
Health is wealth. People are very conscious nowadays to keep themselves fit. Seeing people doing Yoga and physical exercises is a common phenomenon.
But despite the efforts at the individual level, there are many chances of catching bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
We all are aware that smoking is injurious to health and taking gutka over a long period can too be injurious but despite the warnings issued from time to time, people who are fond of these, are not able to resist the urge.
We all know that the pandemic has caused havoc worldwide. Life had come to a standstill. The large-scale increase in the number of ailing patients due to COVID-19 impacted the availability of Hospital beds. Doctors, nurses and paramedics did their utmost in the testing times.
There is a tremendous need for doctors, nursing staff and paramedics in the hospitals.
Paramedics are in great demand in Defence Establishments, Teaching Establishments, Sports clinics & Government Hospitals. Besides, the paramedics have the option to establish their own Centres as well.
Educational institutions offering courses in medicine, paramedics and nursing are doing a yeoman’s service to help society at large.
1. Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences:
Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences is managed by Maharaji Educational Trust, a Public Charitable Trust. It offers Postgraduate, Undergraduate, and diploma courses, affiliated, and accredited by respective Universities and councils.
Santosh College of Physiotherapy is affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) and is recognised/ approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP).
Bachelor of Physiotherapy:
Course Duration: 4 Years (6 months Internship).
Eligibility Criteria:
A candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized Board with at least 45% aggregate Marks for the General category(5% relaxation in aggregate marks for candidates belonging to OBC/SC/ST candidates.
For the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow (ABVMU) B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam the eligibility is as under:-
Age limit: Minimum age 17 years; Maximum age 35 years( For PH candidates 40 Years)
Paramedical Course Fees For Undergraduates including B.Sc. Nursing:
Course | Duration | Quarterly fee in INR | Total fee in INR |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 4.5 years | 22,000 | 369200 |
B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics | 4 Years | 12000 | 167000 |
B.Sc. Nursing | 4 Years | 30000 | 582900 |
B.Sc. Orthopaedics and Plaster Techniques | 3 Years + 12 months Internship | 12000 | 167,000 |
B.Sc. Emergency and Trauma Technology | 3 Years + 12 months Internship | 12000 | 167,000 |
Bachelor of Medical Lab Science | 4 Years | 18000 | 238500 |
Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology | 4 Years | 12000 | 167000 |
Bachelor of Medical Radiodiagnosis & Imaging Technology | 4 Years | 12500 | 178500 |
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | 4.5 Years | 20000 | 333900 |
Bachelor of Medical Microbiology | 3 years & 10 months | 7000 | 110200 |
Bachelor of Optometry | 4 Years | 15000 | 204500 |
Bachelor of Clinical Care Technology | 3 Years + 12 months Internship | 12000 | 167,000 |
Paramedical Course Fees For Diploma:
Diploma | Duration of Diploma | Quarterly fees in INR | Total fees in INR |
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery | 3 Years | 15000 | 237920 |
Diploma in X-Ray Technician | 2 Years | 12,500 | 1,12,500 |
Diploma Mechanic Course | 2 Years | 10,000 | 80,100 |
Diploma in Operation Theater Technician | 2 Years | 15,000 | 128,500 |
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology | 2 Years | 26,000 | 2,23,500 |
Diploma in Optometry | 2 Years | 12,500 | 1,12,500 |
Diploma Hygienist Course | 2 Years | 50,000 | 4,00150 |
2. DR. D. Y. PATIL College of Physiotherapy (Deemed-to-be University), Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune-411018
Bachelor in Physiotherapy(B.P.T.)
Sportspersons need a physiotherapist all along their series of tournaments so as to soothe their muscles, ligaments and tendons which usually get strained due to stress, or sometimes injury or rupture occasioned during practice or tournaments. Bachelor in Physiotherapy(B.P.T.) is a full-fledged course of 4 years(8 Semesters) followed by 6 months internship.
Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor in Physiotherapy(B.P.T.) :
Indian National / NRI / PIO / Foreign National can apply to pursue a Bachelor in Physiotherapy(B.P.T.) programme.
A Candidate should have passed 12th std. or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
A candidate must be medically fit and must submit a certificate of medical fitness.
Minimum age for applying for Bachelor in Physiotherapy(B.P.T.) :
17 years. The admission to the programme is based on the score obtained by the candidates in the All India Allied Health Common Entrance Test(AIAHCET), an online proctored-based entrance test conducted by Vidyapeeth.
The details of the entrance examination for admission to the Bachelor in Physiotherapy(B.P.T.) programme:-
Maximum Marks: 100
Duration of Entrance Test: 1 and half hours
Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs:100 ( covering Physics, Chemistry/ Botany and Zoology of 25 marks each)
Whether there is a Negative marking: No
Entrance Test fee: Rs. 750 & Processing fee Rs. 300(Total Rs. 1050/-)
To seek admission to the Bachelor in Physiotherapy(B.P.T.) programme, the aspiring candidates can apply by visiting the link http://admissions.dpu.edu.in
Bachelor in Physiotherapy(B.P.T.) programme course Fee: Rs. 2,50,000/- for General Category; $ 5,000 for NRI/PIO/FN/Institutional Category
Intake Capacity: 100( 85 for General +15 for NRI
3. Metro College of Health Sciences & Research (MCHSR) :
Metro Group of Hospitals, established the Metro College of Health Sciences & Research and Metro College of Nursing.
Metro College of Nursing in Greater Noida, was awarded the “Best Nursing College in Delhi NCR” during the Indian Health Care Excellence award by BRANDS WIN.
It is affiliated with the Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi (INC), UP State Medical Faculty, Lucknow (UPSMF), Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow (ABVMU).
Metro College of Nursing is offering various nursing & paramedical courses such as M.S.c Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing, P.B.B.S.c Nursing, GNM, ANM and Paramedical Programme that offers the 2 years’ duration of Diploma specialisations viz.:-
1. Diploma in Cardiology Technician;
2. Diploma in CT Technician;
3. Diploma in Operation Theater Technician
4. Diploma in Dialysis Technician and;
5. Diploma in Optometry Technician.
Eligibility for diploma courses:
A candidate must have Passed 10+2 with Science Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics
The Diploma in Cardiology Technician, Diploma in CT Technician, Diploma in Operation Theater Technician, Diploma in Dialysis Technician and
Diploma in Optometry Technician and all are affiliated to UP State Medical Faculty, Lucknow & Indian Nursing Council(INC), New Delhi.
B.Sc. Nursing programme:
B.Sc. Nursing, a 4-year programme is the most sought-after course.
Eligibility for B.Sc. Nursing:
A candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry & Biology scoring an aggregate of at least 45% marks.
The B.Sc. The nursing programme is approved and affiliated with the Indian Nursing Council New Delhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow & accorded the Certificate of Consent from UPSMF.
Conclusion Of Pursuing BPT: B.Sc. (Nursing) in India
Nursing is a noble profession. Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp, born in Florence, Italy in 1820 checked the wounded men holding a light in her hand. She is the founder of modern nursing. Nursing and Paramedical Courses are held in high esteem across the globe.
‘NURSE’ encompassed in its fold Nobility-Understanding-Responsibility-Sympathy-Efficiency. B.Sc. The nursing programme is the most coveted course amongst people who are driven by the passion to serve mankind.
People looking for a Nursing profession don’t merely look for a job but are driven by dedication, devotion and a feeling of selfless service that is deeply ingrained in them.
The Nursing and Paramedic Colleges like Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences, DR. D. Y. PATIL College of Physiotherapy and Metro College of Health Sciences & Research (MCHSR) and the like are providing a noble service by imparting teaching to youngsters to enable them to take up this noble profession.
The diploma courses, especially the Diplomas in Cardiology Technician; Diploma in CT Technician; Diploma in Operation Theater Technician; Diploma in Dialysis Technician and Diploma in Optometry Technician are highly job-oriented.
The Counsellors of the Distance Pathshala strive day in and day out to provide free-of-cost guidance to the candidates in selecting the best-suited Online and Distance Learning courses from the UGC entitled Universities in India.
Aspiring students must feel free to connect with the seasoned counsellors of the Distance Pathshala to enrol themselves in the best, cost-effective and affordable UG/PG/Diploma/Certificate programmes.
